Toxemia of pregnancy

Toxemia of pregnancy

Definition

A pregnancy induced hypertensive state that occurs after 20 weeks of gestation characterized by an increase in blood pressure, along with body swelling and proteinuria.

Also known as toxemia of pregnancy — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Female reproductive system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Genitourinary system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Reproductive system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0